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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Talking Recaro Pole Positions

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I grew tired of my stock AMG seats, albeit, very comfortable and warm during the Winter season and replaced them in favor of some Recaro Pole Positions in (Micro) Suede Black.

The airbag sensor mat was installed properly so as to not trigger any unwanted dash "Christmas" lights too.

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(I apologize for the poor quality pics, as the sun wasn't in my favor).










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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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They look nice, i bet they save tons of weight ! I was planning on putting BRIDE seats fully adjustable; but, in the process selling the car now... so its a no go. Love the seats, hows the view from the low setting seats? any problems with parking?
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1qikctr
They look nice, i bet they save tons of weight ! I was planning on putting BRIDE seats fully adjustable; but, in the process selling the car now... so its a no go. Love the seats, hows the view from the low setting seats? any problems with parking?
No problems as of yet.
Thanks for the compliments and best of luck with your sale.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Now thats something you dont see to much of on a Benz. I was shopping seats at one point but then gave up. Only because there are to many options and i'm indecisive.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hooleyboy
Now thats something you dont see to much of on a Benz. I was shopping seats at one point but then gave up. Only because there are to many options and i'm indecisive.
I will take that as a compliment. Thanks.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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The seats look great! As for the "black series" badge though... sorry, "poseur" IMHO.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by c32AMG-DTM
The seats look great! As for the "black series" badge though... sorry, "poseur" IMHO.
Yeah. I am not so sure about the BS badge either. It may very well just have to come off tomorrow AM.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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you gonna see your oem seats..lol?
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TemjinX2
you gonna see your oem seats..lol?
Am I going to "sell" my OEM seats?
Well sure, everything is for sale, at the right price of course.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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F'in bad ****...What about the brackets? Also, Can you use stcok seat belt?
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Quicktwinturbo
F'in bad ****...What about the brackets? Also, Can you use stcok seat belt?
Yes, and Yes.
Recaro brackets/seat mounts/sliders, and stock seat belts too.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AirFrcd
I will take that as a compliment. Thanks.
Yes thats a compliment. Its hard to find what right for you when there are so many options. They look nice. Recaro makes good stuff.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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looks good! are those MB star emblems sewed/embroidered on?

how much weight did you save per seat versus the stockers?
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jturkel
looks good! are those MB star emblems sewed/embroidered on?

how much weight did you save per seat versus the stockers?
Yes. Custom embroidered MB star logos.
Weight savings = a lot. Not sure how much. Probably no less than 50lbs.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Yes. Custom embroidered MB star logos.
Weight savings = a lot. Not sure how much. Probably no less than 50lbs.
50 lbs each! holy crap!
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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50 lbs each! holy crap!
No. 50lbs in total, more or less...
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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No. 50lbs in total, more or less...
oh ok. still a decent amount. good deal!
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Hey Law, did you ever get some close offers from what your asking for the car? seats are growing on me.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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eh, not my cup a tea for a c55. In a light, more track oriented vehicle yes, but i like having comfortable heated seats with nappa leather
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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SICK!~! I will have a similar set up for the days that I'm at the track. Can't wait!
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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eh, not my cup a tea for a c55. In a light, more track oriented vehicle yes, but i like having comfortable heated seats with nappa leather
Does yours still work?? Back part only works on mine.. n stealership fixed mine like 3 times already..

I really wana get the buckets since stock seats are getting old and it's not very supportive as it used to imo
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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not very "Benz" at all, but then again neither am I. I like them....
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 1qikctr
Hey Law, did you ever get some close offers from what your asking for the car? seats are growing on me.
The sale of the car has been spotty at best. I blame the overall state of the economy; the 9.8% unemployment rate; the recent 260,000 job loss in Sept; and our President...
I have so much $ into this car that it would be foolish to stop spending now, right or worse yet, try and sell it at a huge loss.
The closest buyer I had was a Natl Guard who claimed he would buy the car on his return, and has since been MIA - LOL.

I am really enjoying the car, and at this stage just plan on keeping it, and driving it
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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SICK!~! I will have a similar set up for the days that I'm at the track. Can't wait!
Originally Posted by mkonei
not very "Benz" at all, but then again neither am I. I like them....
Thanks guys, I really like them too.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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If you plan on tracking her regularly, GREAT JOB., and a VERY nice touch with the air bag sensor.

If it is an everyday car, NEVER seeing the track, I would have stayed with the stock seats, just MHO.

Sorry, but I like our multi articulated HEAVY seats. Fixed seats, atleast for me, are strictly for racing use as I keep getting younger, ha, ha

Either way, Enjoy and nice job fitting them up again
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